Woven fence system

ABSTRACT

A woven fence system including at least one fence panel having a body defined by a first-post, a second-post, and a woven-section comprising a plurality of woven sheets, and at least one restraint board at a base of the woven-section. The at least one fence panel is configured to be secured in a vertical position within a ground surface at the first-post and the second-post. The at least one fence panel includes a natural drainage system to reduce wood rod while providing light weight, structurally stable fence.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to the field of fencing and more specifically relates to wooden fences.

2. Description of Related Art

Fences contribute to the overall appeal of a property. Various types of fences are presently in use, including concrete, picket fences made of wood or vinyl materials, bricks, wires, and the like. Various fences have been developed for granting both security and privacy to the user. Generally, these fences include panels which prevent outsiders from looking into the area surrounded by the fence. A popular type of fence of this type is a wooden fence having vertical boards secured to end posts. Such fences may not withstand the test of time and damaging elements or weather. A suitable solution is desired.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,890,023 to Leonard R Baxter relates to woven fences. The described woven fences include panel sections made of cross-bonded, multi-ply plywood panels. The panels are cut with a plurality of strips formed over their central areas, with the margins of the panel unbroken and continuous. These margins provide an encompassing framework about the central strips, joining the ends of the strips. The central or joined strips have interwoven or interlaced therewith separate cross strips which extend crosswise of the major dimension of the joined strips. The interlacing of the cross strips thus produces a woven effect due to the fact that they are passed alternately under and over successive joined strips.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known fencing art, the present disclosure provides a novel woven fence system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a structurally integral fence with a natural draining system.

A woven fence system is disclosed herein. The woven fence system includes at least one fence panel having a body defined by a first-post, a second-post, a top edge, and a woven-section comprising a plurality of woven sheets, and at least one restraint board at a base of the woven-section. The body is defined by the first-post, the second-post, the top edge, the woven-section, and the at least one restraint board. The plurality of woven sheets is/are configured within a boundary defined between the first-post, the second-post, and the at least one restraint board. The plurality of woven sheets includes a series of horizonal-sections and vertical-sections. The horizonal-sections are perpendicular to the vertical-sections and create the woven-section. The at least one restraint board at a base of the woven-section provides a gap between to allow for water drainage. The at least one fence panel is configured to be secured in a vertical position within a ground surface at the first-post and the second-post.

For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a woven fence system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the woven fence system during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the woven fence system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the woven fence system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the woven fence system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the woven fence system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to fencing means and more particularly to a woven fence system as used to improve efficiency of barriers.

Generally, the invention is a unique yard/property fence design using woven sheets of wood rather than the standard vertical 1×4 units. This design reduces weight, increases structural integrity and creates a natural drainage system allowing water to escape through the gaps in the woven sheets as well as the gap between the two horizontal restraint boards at the base of each section. This reduces rot associated with standing water and adds durability to the current fence standards.

Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-5, various views of a woven fence system 100. FIG. 1 shows a woven fence system 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the woven fence system 100 may include at least one fence panel 110 having a body 120 defined by a first-post 124, a second-post 128, and a woven-section 132 comprising a plurality of woven sheets 136, and at least one restraint board 140 at a base 144 of the woven-section 132.

The body 120 is defined by the first-post 124, the second-post 128, the woven-section 132, and the at least one restraint board 140. The plurality of woven sheets 136 are configured within a boundary defined between the first-post 124, the second-post 128, and the at least one restraint board 140 a top edge 122 of the body 120. The plurality of woven sheets 136 includes a series of horizonal-sections 160 and vertical-sections 164. The horizonal-sections 160 are perpendicular to the vertical-sections 164 and create the woven-section 132. The at least one restraint board 140 at the base 144 of the woven-section 132 provides a gap 146 between to allow for water drainage. The at least one fence panel 110 is configured to be secured in a vertical position within a ground surface at the first-post 124 and the second-post 128.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the woven fence system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the woven fence system 100 may include the fence panel 110 having the body 120 defined by the first-post 124, the second-post 128, and the woven-section 132 comprising the plurality of woven sheets 136, and the at least one restraint board 140 at the base 144 of the woven-section 132. The plurality of woven sheets 136 includes the horizonal-sections 160 and the vertical-sections 164. The horizonal-sections 160 and the vertical-sections 164 comprise equal widths. The horizonal-sections 160 comprise a greater length than the vertical-sections 164. The vertical-sections 164 are equidistantly spaced from one another.

Referring now to FIG. 3 showing a perspective view of the woven fence system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the woven fence system 100 may include the fence panel 110 including the woven-section 132. The woven-section 132 preferably comprises a single layer of the horizonal-sections 160 and the vertical-sections 164. The horizonal-sections 160 are perpendicular to the vertical-sections 164 and create a structurally integral woven-section 132. The horizonal-sections 160 and the vertical-sections 164 are configured to be intertwined to create the woven-section 132. The at least one fence panel 110 comprises wood such as cedar or other suitable materials including recycled or man-made materials. The at least one fence panel 110 is configured to be used in a series to create a fence by connecting the first-post 124 and the second-post 128 in series. The woven-section 132 comprises a substantially rectangular planar profile.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the woven fence system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the woven fence system 100 may include the fence panel 110 having the body 120 defined by the first-post 124, the second-post 128, and the woven-section 132 comprising the plurality of woven sheets 136, and the at least one restraint board 140 at the base 144 of the woven-section 132. The at least one restraint board 140 at the base 144 of the woven-section 132 compresses and secures the horizonal-sections 160 and the vertical-sections 164 in place. The gap 146 provides a natural drainage system between two of the restraint boards 140. The natural drainage system reduces natural wood rot associated with standing water.

Referring now to FIG. 5 showing another perspective view of the woven fence system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the woven fence system 100 may include the fence panel 110 having the body 120 defined by the first-post 124, the second-post 128, and the woven-section 132 comprising the plurality of woven sheets 136, and the at least one restraint board 140 at the base 144 of the woven-section 132. The woven-section 132 comprises an interwoven-weave including the horizonal-sections 160 and the vertical-sections 164. The horizonal-sections 160 and the vertical-sections 164 comprise a substantially rectangular elongated profile. The horizonal-sections 160 are secured at opposing ends to the first-post 124 and the second-post 128 and the vertical-sections 164 are secured between the at least one restraint board 140 and a top edge 122 of the body 120. The plurality of woven sheets 136 each comprise a height of approximately 5.5 inches. Other versions may include woven sheets 136 with smaller or larger heights or a combination thereof. The plurality of woven sheets 136 each comprise a height of approximately 3.5 inches. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one fence panel 110 including a gate has 3.5-inch woven sheets.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. 

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:
 1. A woven fence system comprising: at least one fence panel including; a body having; a first-post; a second-post; a top edge; a woven-section having; a plurality of woven sheets; and at least one restraint board at a base of said woven-section; wherein said body is defined by said first-post, said second-post, said top edge, said woven-section, and said at least one restraint board; wherein said plurality of woven sheets are configured within a boundary defined between said first-post, said second-post, and said at least one restraint board; wherein said plurality of woven sheets include a series of horizonal-sections and vertical-sections; wherein said horizonal-sections are perpendicular to said vertical-sections and create said woven-section; wherein said at least one restraint board at a base of said woven-section provides a gap between to allow for water drainage; and wherein said at least one fence panel is configured to be secured in a vertical position within a ground surface at said first-post and said second-post.
 2. The woven fence system of claim 1, wherein said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections comprise equal widths.
 3. The woven fence system of claim 2, wherein said horizonal-sections comprise a greater length than said vertical-sections.
 4. The woven fence system of claim 3, wherein said vertical-sections are equidistantly spaced from one another.
 5. The woven fence system of claim 4, wherein said woven-section comprises a single layer of said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections.
 6. The woven fence system of claim 5, wherein said horizonal-sections are perpendicular to said vertical-sections and create a structurally integral said woven-section.
 7. The woven fence system of claim 6, wherein said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections are configured to be intertwined to create said woven-section.
 8. The woven fence system of claim 1, wherein said at least one fence panel comprises wood.
 9. The woven fence system of claim 1, wherein said at least one fence panel is configured to be used in a series to create a fence by connecting said first-post and said second-post in series.
 10. The woven fence system of claim 1, wherein said woven-section comprises a substantially rectangular planar profile.
 11. The woven fence system of claim 1, wherein said at least one restraint board at said base of said woven-section compresses and secures said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections in place.
 12. The woven fence system of claim 11, wherein said gap provides a natural drainage system between two of said at least one restraint boards.
 13. The woven fence system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of woven sheets each comprise a height of approximately 5.5 inches.
 14. The woven fence system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of woven sheets each comprise a height of approximately 3.5 inches.
 15. The woven fence system of claim 1, wherein said at least one fence panel comprises a gate.
 16. The woven fence system of claim 15, wherein said at least one fence panel includes 3.5-inch said plurality of woven sheets.
 17. The woven fence system of claim 1, wherein said woven-section comprises an interwoven-weave including said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections.
 18. The woven fence system of claim 1, wherein said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections comprise a substantially rectangular elongated profile.
 19. The woven fence system of claim 18, wherein said horizonal-sections are secured at opposing ends to said first-post and said second-post and said vertical-sections are secured between said at least one restraint board and the top edge of said body.
 20. A woven fence system, the woven fence system comprising: at least one fence panel; a body; a first-post; a second-post; a top edge; a woven-section; a plurality of woven sheets; at least one restraint board at a base of said woven-section; wherein said body of said at least one fence panel is defined by said first-post, said second-post, said top edge, said woven-section, and said at least one restraint board; wherein said at least one fence panel comprises wood; wherein said plurality of woven sheets are configured within a boundary defined between said first-post, said second-post, and said at least one restraint board; wherein said woven-section comprises a substantially rectangular planar profile; wherein said plurality of woven sheets each comprise a height of approximately 5.5 inches; wherein said plurality of woven sheets include a series of horizonal-sections and vertical-sections; wherein said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections comprise a substantially rectangular elongated profile; wherein said horizonal-sections are perpendicular to said vertical-sections and create said woven-section; wherein said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections comprise equal widths; wherein said horizonal-sections comprise a greater length than said vertical-sections; wherein said vertical-sections are equidistantly spaced from one another; wherein said woven-section comprises a single layer of said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections; wherein said horizonal-sections are perpendicular to said vertical-sections and create a structurally integral said woven-section; wherein said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections are configured to be intertwined to create said woven-section; wherein said horizonal-sections are secured at opposing ends to said first-post and said second-post and said vertical-sections are secured between said at least one restraint board and a top edge of said body; wherein said woven-section comprises an interwoven-weave including said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections; wherein said at least one restraint board at a base of said woven-section provides a gap between to allow for water drainage; wherein said at least one restraint board at said base of said woven-section compresses and secures said horizonal-sections and said vertical-sections in place; wherein said gap provides a natural drainage system between two of said at least one restraint boards; wherein said at least one fence panel is configured to be secured in a vertical position within a ground surface at said first-post and said second-post; wherein said at least one fence panel is configured to be used in a series to create a fence by connecting said first-post and said second-post in series; and wherein said at least one fence panel comprises a gate. 